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37 Suspected Miners Die in Custody | Global News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:34
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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Thirty-seven young men suspected of illegal gold mining in Nigeria’s Niger State have died in custody, sparking national outrage and a frantic investigation. Authorities initially blamed disease—possibly diphtheria—but families and experts are raising alarms over overcrowded, poorly ventilated detention conditions. Governor Bago declared three days of mou…
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Thirty-seven young men suspected of illegal gold mining in Nigeria’s Niger State have died in custody, sparking national outrage and a frantic investigation. Authorities initially blamed disease—possibly diphtheria—but families and experts are raising alarms over overcrowded, poorly ventilated detention conditions. Governor Bago declared three days of mourning and halted election campaigning, while an NSCDC commander has been detained. The deadly incident underscores the violent, globalized natu
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